My husband and I are attending a 70s disco benefit gala Saturday and 70s attire is encouraged. I was thinking we would just stop by our local Goodwill Industries store, spend about $15 each and walk out with fly outfits.
We went to the Goodwill store Saturday and were blown away by the modern merchandise. There were no obvious 70s clothes - polyester bell bottoms, leisure suits, mini skirts with screaming patterns or tall white patent-leather boots.
I thumbed through the dress section and saw cute clothes from J. Crew, The Limited and Express. Name brands. Stuff I would wear today.
I walked over to my husband who was looking at the shirts. There was nothing stretchy or shiny to be found.
I overheard two teenage girls who were scanning items looking for clothes that could be used for Halloween costumes. They were also empty-handed.
The image of Goodwill has changed from hobo, 60s and 70s clothes to up-to-date, slightly used items. It's good that people who have to shop at Goodwill for clothes to wear to work and school have a nice trendy selection.
We left without buying anything. The next day, we visited a seasonal Halloween store and bought mac daddy and mac mama outfits.
